Monday, July 30, 2012

Make Room Monday #4 ~ Learning About God from A to Z

If you haven't heard yet, I have a lot of homeschooling stuff. Tons. I buy more each year and I get quite a bit from the Homeschool Review Crew. I don't, however buy more bookshelves each year. You can see the dilemma, right?

Since I need more room for new books, I have decided to spend the rest of the summer giving away some of the stuff that we are not using anymore. You read it right, I am offering free homeschooling curriculum. Everything I offer will be in Excellent to Like New condition.

This week I'm offering up a nice goody from the old Sonlight Core 4, Learning About God from A to Z. I bought Core 4 right after they stopped using this book. I was bummed because I was looking forward to using the book and I'd heard rave reviews about it. So I bought one from Sonlight before they ran out. Then I forgot I had it and never used it. lol One of the problems of owning so much, I guess. So now one of you can own this brand new, never been used, book.

About Learning About God from A to Z


In 26 lessons (one for each letter of the alphabet), Mary Erickson presents a hands-on introduction to theology for families that emphasized both understanding who God is and letting that knowledge inform everyday behavior. Each chapter covers one of God's attributes ('A' for almighty etc.) through puzzles, discussion questions, application, crafts and prayers. While you could use it with younger kids, Learning About God from A to Z is ideal for upper-elementary students; older kids won't get much out of it.


Erickson uses a variety of creative approaches to introduce each topic. In one lesson, kids "interview" Daniel after his experience in the lions' den; in another, they stage a play about the lives of Esther and Mordecai. She also emphasizes Bible knowledge as the foundation of genuine theological understanding. Students are instructed to "color-code" passages in their Bibles--underline or highlight them with specific colors according to the theme or doctrinal truth found in those verses.

It really is fabulous and I had a hard time deciding to let go of this one. In the end, I just had to admit that I cannot do everything even if it is totally awesome. Sigh...

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67 comments:

  1. TiffanyJuly 30, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    I'm a mud avoider.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Favorite Bible resource? I'm really not sure, but I would love to check this out!

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  3. spiritblueJuly 30, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    rod and staff is my favorite resource.

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  4. LoraJuly 30, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    I love the Beginners Bible movies and books.

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  5. BrandiJuly 30, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    I have been using ABC bible verses and RRSP with my son. Would love this resource too!

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  6. jeffreymwhite1July 30, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    I'm sorry, are you seriously giving it away? It's $97 on Amazon! Off the top of my head my favorite Bible resource is Veggie Tales.

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  7. Chandra ChinnisJuly 30, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Favorite resource Bible but I also like Rod and Staff and different authors of Bible studies.

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  8. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    I love the action bible

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  9. PaigeJuly 30, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Our favorite Bible curriculum so far has been Grapevine. However, I've been eyeing this for awhile and would love to win it :)!

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  10. Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com)July 30, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Our favorite resource other than the Bible & our local church are books written by Kenneth Taylor!

    What a great giveaway - thanks =)

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  11. Tracey M.July 30, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Wow! I haven't seen your blog since we were doing Tot School at 1+1+1. Glad to find you again!!

    So right now my favorite Bible resource is actually my new Bible - The Holman Illustrated Study Bible.

    Thanks for this givaway!

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  12. JessicaJuly 30, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    The internet and the Bible are my favorite Bible resources.

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  13. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    The Bible and also internet and Veggietales

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  14. JillianJuly 30, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I love Olive Tree app for the iPad.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    We are really loving the new graphic novel Bible for my oldest.

    ~~Rachel Bailey

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  16. Holly MaurerJuly 30, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Love this

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  17. JulieJuly 30, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    So far our daily devotional bible.

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  18. Jamie RJuly 30, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Favorite Bible resource? We love Veggie Tales, and Scripture Pictures, and we also love our new study Bible for kids :)

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  19. HomeschoolmamaJuly 30, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    i love using the stories and character traits described in the Bible and to use crafts to let it sink in with my young ones!

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  20. Michelle PetrucciJuly 30, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    This looks like an awesome resource! It is hard to say what my favorite Bible resources is just now. I have several kids devotionals that we use. I have a habit of jumping around - so we don't always complete a whole book. I just pick the parts from each one that I feel we need to work on.

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  21. JulieJuly 30, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    We are loving the Child Training Bible inserts and tabs that we recently started using!

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  22. Sara @ Embracing DestinyJuly 30, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    I really like the Apologia What We Believe series. My girls enjoy the What's in the Bible? DVD's, too. This book looks like something we'd really like to do together.

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  23. NettaJuly 30, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    This sounds so interesting & fun. I'm still trying to decide what to do with my little guys for Bible. This would be a treat.

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  24. Mary A.July 30, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    We love teaching the Bible and biblical lessons using a variety of picture books, like those by Patricia Pingry.

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  25. Brighteyes8314July 30, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    We really like the Beginner's Bible & DVDs as well as Veggie Tales, the Bible in Pictures in Pictures for Little Eyes. We have used the Action Bible a little bit.

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  26. GrettaJuly 30, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    We love the God's Great Covenant curriculum

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  27. MattieJuly 30, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    My 5 year old loves his beginners Bible and all the Veggie Tales resources (especially Larry Boy)!

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  28. MattieJuly 30, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    My 5 year old loves his beginners Bible and all the Veggie Tales resources (especially Larry Boy)!

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  29. MonicaJuly 31, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Hmmm...BJU Press maybe? Thanks for the giveaway!

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  30. MommyJocJuly 31, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    We love our Children's Beginner Bible. Also love to use the Child Training Bible.

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  31. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    We have been doing the Jesus Calling for Kids devotional for the summer.

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  32. SarahJuly 31, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    We love our kids devotional book.

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  33. asteiner18July 31, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    We adore veggietales and we have a few random devotionals and children's bibles but sadly I hadn't thought of sitting down the girls with child age bible related products until I got serious about homeschooling, we do not have a lot of bible curriculum yet, that is pretty much the only part I still need to build up!!

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  34. Kelly BurgessJuly 31, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    My favorite bible resources is YouVersion for the iPad.

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  35. Leo and Christy MarezJuly 31, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Would love this book as a resource, and trying to get my child training bible together to start using as resource.

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  36. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJuly 31, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I'd say it's YouVersion.com . It's helped me read through the Bible this year using Professor Horner's 10 chapters a day approach. Bible Gateway dot com is second.

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  37. TiciaJuly 31, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Hmmm...... I'd have to say What's in the Bible.

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  38. TaraJuly 31, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    looks like a great book!

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  39. KalaJuly 31, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    We've never had a curriculum...so I'd say the Bible. We'd love to try this!

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  40. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 1:00 PM

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  41. RebeccaJuly 31, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    So far, I love using a concordance for so many things, so that would have to be my favorite Bible resource.

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  42. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I have been looking for a Bible curriculum. This one sounds wonderful. Thank you. Melissa L. racky@carolina.rr.com

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  43. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Favorite Bible resource would be google search..

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  44. A Learning JourneyJuly 31, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    The ultimate Bible resource for me is the actual Bible. We have also been using the Child Training Bible with success. I can't live without our scripture memory system using ABC Bible verses from 1+1+1=1 and her worksheets. Thank you for posting this giveaway.
    God bless, Tracey

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  45. EmilyJuly 31, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    We like resources that teach good character qualities.

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  46. farmerswife55 at hotmail dot comJuly 31, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    The bible is my favorite bible resource

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  47. CiaraJuly 31, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    My favorite bible resource is yet to be discovered. I'm brand new to this. So far I have "abc bible verses" and "A is for Adam" and some "kids of integrity" pdfs.

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  48. RenettaJuly 31, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    My son loves the Jesus Story Bible!!

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  49. mofus14July 31, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    My Son And I Like The Action Bible At the Moment:) Awesome Giveaway!!! I Hope I'm The Lucky Winner :)

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  50. MaureenJuly 31, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Christian Light is educational and affordable. It is a great resource!

    Thank you.

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  51. Alina BJuly 31, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Abc bible verses

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  52. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    My favorite Bible resource is "Picture This!" My three older kids (ages 10-17)and I are drawing our way through the Bible together. They don't let us miss it!

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  53. BeckyAugust 1, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    My favorite Bible resource (currently) are our Awana books and CDs. They encourage the children to memorize scripture, while providing life-application with each verse. And it's FUN for them! :)

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  54. Bridget ClarkAugust 1, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I don't know that I have a favorite. I am a devotional kind of girl. I am enjoying 24 Family Ways with my kids.

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  55. AnonymousAugust 1, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Favorite Bible Resource, I would have to say ABC Bible Verses and The Bible Rhyme Storybook! :) I would really love to win this!

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  56. TracyAugust 1, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Right now we just have Veggie Tales and What's in the bible. I would love this resource! Thank you!

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  57. SaraAugust 1, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Right now all we have is a story bible.

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  58. BlstanzelAugust 1, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Jesus Story Book Bible

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  59. KatieAugust 1, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    We've been using Raising Rock Stars =)

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  60. Mozi EsmeAugust 2, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Got tons of favorites, but my daughter's most significant has been a set of Your Story Hour tapes (Bible) we got at a second hand store. She's practically got them memorized from bedtime listening...

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  61. Growing a Godly GirlAugust 2, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Great giveaway! We love felt boards!

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  62. EmilyAugust 2, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Looks like an awesome resource. So far we have used night time devotional bibles and some audio resources. I really like the layout and content of the Kay Arthur bible studies for children.

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  63. Heavenly Springs FarmAugust 3, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I don't have a favorite resource. I have been trying to find one I like.

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  64. Shannon AlexanderAugust 3, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    The Bible itself is my favorite
    shannonsweep at gmail dot com

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  65. Crystal B.August 4, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    I love Apologia and Answers in Genesis

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  66. Swinging On Small HingesAugust 4, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    I'm not sure if this counts but we have really been enjoying the God & Me series...

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  67. .ambre.August 4, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    We love the Jesus Storybook Bible. :)

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